St. Nick’s Snack Mix 🎅🍿

Overview:

Cook Time: 5 minutes
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Recipe Category: Lunch/Snacks
Keywords: Grains, Fruit, Nuts, Kid Friendly, Christmas, Microwave, < 30 Mins, Easy, Inexpensive
Servings: Approximately 14 cups

Description:

This delightful snack mix is perfect for parties, gifting, or simply having around for snacking. It’s a festive treat that’s especially fun for the holiday season, making it a great option for kids to prepare and leave out for Santa on Christmas Eve.

Ingredients:

2 1/2 cups white chocolate
5 cups popped popcorn
2 1/2 cups rice cereal squares
2 1/2 cups pretzel sticks
1 cup dried cranberries
1 cup roasted peanuts

Nutrition Facts (per serving):

Calories: 620.4
Fat: 37.4g
- Saturated Fat: 13.1g
Cholesterol: 8.8mg
Sodium: 496.8mg
Carbohydrates: 62.6g
- Fiber: 4.8g
- Sugar: 41.5g
Protein: 14.1g

Instructions:

Step 1: Prepare the Chocolate Coating

In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the white chocolate until smooth and creamy.
Once melted, add the margarine, salt, garlic salt, and Worcestershire sauce to the bowl. Mix well until all ingredients are fully incorporated.

Step 2: Combine Dry Ingredients

In a large roaster or on a large cookie sheet, combine the popped popcorn, rice cereal squares, pretzel sticks, dried cranberries, and roasted peanuts.

Step 3: Coat with Chocolate Mixture

Slowly pour the melted chocolate mixture over the dry ingredients in the roaster or on the cookie sheet, ensuring that each piece is evenly coated.

Step 4: Bake

Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C).
Place the roaster or cookie sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 2 hours, stirring every few minutes to ensure even coating and prevent burning.

Step 5: Cool and Store

Once baked, remove the snack mix from the oven and allow it to cool completely.
Transfer the cooled snack mix to an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Enjoy your St. Nick’s Snack Mix as a delightful treat for any occasion, or package it in tins, jars, or coffee cans covered in festive gift wrap to share with friends and family during the holiday season.

This irresistible snack mix is sure to be a hit at any gathering or as a thoughtful gift for loved ones. Enjoy the crunchy, sweet, and salty flavors in every bite! 🎁🍬